Working Capital Optimizer
PROAnalyze and optimize inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable cycles to maximize cash flow, reduce carrying costs, and improve financial health using CCC analysis.
Example Usage
“Analyze our working capital efficiency. We’re a mid-size automotive parts supplier with $50M annual revenue. Our last month’s inventory was $8.2M, accounts receivable $6.5M, and accounts payable $4.8M. COGS runs about $35M annually. Our DSO has been creeping up (was 42 days last year, now 48 days). Calculate our current CCC, benchmark us against automotive industry standards, and identify which component (DIO, DSO, DPO) is the biggest cash drain. What quick wins should we prioritize?”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Number of days for calculations (365 for annual, 90 for quarterly) | 365 | |
| Target Days Inventory Outstanding based on industry | 45 | |
| Target Days Sales Outstanding for collection efficiency | 35 | |
| Target Days Payable Outstanding for cash preservation | 40 | |
| Acceptable variance from CCC target (in days) before alert | 10 | |
| Expected DSO reduction % from AR automation investment | 15 |
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- HSBC: Optimising Working Capital Best practices guide covering treasury role, technology integration, KPI monitoring, and organizational alignment
- Invoiced: Working Capital Management Explained Comprehensive definition including CCC formula and practical optimization strategies
- Chaser: 3 Strategies to Improve CCC Actionable three-phase approach to identify bottlenecks and implement automation
- FTI Treasury: Optimization Strategies Strategic framework covering CCC streamlining, JIT inventory, AR acceleration, and dynamic discounting
- DataRails: Working Capital Metrics & AI Modern metrics analysis and AI-driven approaches including predictive analytics
- Paidnice: CCC Calculator & Optimization Free calculator tool with component optimization insights; automation can reduce DSO by 20%
- Finale Inventory: Days Inventory Outstanding Deep-dive on DIO calculation, SKU rationalization, demand forecasting, and multichannel inventory
- Kladana: Working Capital Management Strategies Covers current assets/liabilities, credit policies, supplier negotiation, and KPI monitoring